Financial Accountant

Rutherford Briant; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial consultancy in Chelmsford is seeking an experienced Financial Accountant to ensure high-quality financial reporting and robust controls. This role provides the opportunity to manage key financial processes like accounts payable and receivable, month-end closings, and budgeting. Candidates should have significant experience in financial management and accounting principles, along with strong analytical and organisational skills. Benefits include flexible working arrangements and a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior accounting, financial reporting, or financial management position.
• Strong proficiency with leading accounting software.
• Solid understanding of financial accounting principles, compliance, and financial controls.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and compliant financial statements.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable processes.
• Oversee month-end and year-end close activities.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Ensure adherence to statutory reporting and internal policies.

Skills

Senior accounting experience

Proficiency with accounting software

Understanding of financial accounting principles

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

Job description

At Rutherford Briant, we’re partnering with a respected and forward-thinking organisation known for its strong financial discipline, supportive culture, and commitment to continuous improvement. They are seeking an experienced Financial Accountant to play a key role in maintaining high-quality financial reporting, ensuring robust controls, and supporting wider planning, compliance, and process-improvement activity.

As a Financial Accountant, you will:

• Prepare accurate and compliant financial statements in line with recognised accounting standards.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring timely processing, effective reconciliation, and strong financial controls.
• Oversee month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning cycles with clear analysis, insights, and commentary.
• Ensure adherence to statutory reporting requirements and internal governance policies.

As a Financial Accountant, you will need:

• Proven experience in a senior accounting, financial reporting, or financial management position.
• Strong proficiency with leading accounting software
• A solid understanding of financial accounting principles, compliance, and financial controls.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise multiple deadlines.
• Strong analytical skills, high attention to detail, and a commitment to accuracy.

As a Financial Accountant, you will get:

• The opportunity to play a key role in delivering accurate reporting and strengthening financial control across the organisation.
• Exposure to a wide range of financial processes within a dynamic and supportive finance function.
• A collaborative team environment where your expertise will make a direct and meaningful impact.
• Flexible working arrangements, with full-time, part-time, or fixed-term contract options available.

At Rutherford Briant, we are passionate about equity, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to fair, inclusive recruitment practices.